174 Starting and driving › Auto Hold automatic holding function
If automatic switch-off is to be prevented, e.g. when
Emergency braking in case of faulty brake
system
starting off on a slope, keep the button
pulled.
Conditions for automatic shutting down
✓ Driver's door is closed, in some cases, the driver's
Switching on
Pull the button
hold it.
and
›
seat belt is also fastened
Manual shut-down
The vehicle starts to
brake sharply and an
acoustic signal is soun-
ded.
With the ignition
›
switched on, press the
brake pedal and at the
same time push the
button.
Switching off
Release the button
.
›
Or:
Depress the accelerator pedal.
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Troubleshooting
Parking brake error
Auto Hold automatic holding function
Usage
illuminates
Message regarding a parking brake error
Auto Hold automatically secures the vehicle from
rolling away when stopped.
Seek the help of a specialist garage.
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Parking on a steep slope
Functionality
flashes
Notification regarding parking position on a steep
slope
WARNING
Risk of an accident!
Auto Hold is not able to stop the vehicle under all cir-
cumstances, such as on slippery ground, or on gradi-
ents.
Go to another parking spot where there is less of a
slope.
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Noise when using the parking brake
Noise when using the parking brake is normal. This is
not a defect.
Secure and release the vehicle
With Stop, the vehicle is automatically secured us-
ing Auto Hold.
lights up in the instrument cluster.
The 12 volt vehicle battery is discharged, the park-
ing brake cannot be switched off
Connect the 12 volt vehicle battery to a power
source, such as the 12 volt vehicle battery of an-
other vehicle.
The brake pedal can be released.
With Start, the vehicle is automatically released us-
ing Auto Hold.
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Automatic protection from the parking brake
Under certain circumstances, the vehicle can be se-
cured using the parking brake.
strument cluster.
lights up in the in-
Operating conditions
✓ The driver's door is closed.
✓ The engine is running or has been switched off by
the START-STOPP system.
✓ Auto Hold is activated.
✓ On vehicles with an automatic gearbox, the selec-
tor lever is not in mode.
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